The Georgia Bulldogs have to replace a lot of talent from the 2024 UGA team. Georgia lost a combined 32 players to the 2025 NFL draft and the transfer portal this offseason, so the Bulldogs have a little bit less experience than normal.
“I asked the guys to stand up who have practiced at least three spring practices, so this obviously would make their fourth, and there was basically nobody standing,” said Georgia head coach Kirby Smart.
The Bulldogs lost a ton of depth and experience in the trenches and three potential first-round picks on defense. However, ESPN’s Heather Dinich (subscription required) thinks that Georgia’s biggest obstacle this year will be offensive improvement.
“Offensive improvement,” said Dinich. “One specific area would be easier to zero in on this spring, but the reality is that Georgia ranked No. 102 in rushing yards per game (124.4), No. 132 with 35 drops by receivers and No. 117 with a 6.9 drop percentage. The Bulldogs also ranked No. 126 with 24 fumbles.”
Georgia will play an easier schedule in 2025, so the Dawgs have a chance to put up better numbers this year. However, Georgia lost four of its five starting offensive linemen from last season, running back Trevor Etienne and leading receiver Arian Smith this offseason.
Georgia returns plenty of experience at tight end and added some juice to the wide receiver room via the transfer portal. The Bulldogs will need to find a cohesive, productive starting offensive line and a running back to pair with rising sophomore Nate Frazier. Of course, Georgia’s top concern lies at quarterback. The Bulldogs need Gunner Stockton to deliver in what is expected to be his first season as starting quarterback.
“Georgia’s offense wasn’t bad last year, but it has to improve,” added Dinich. UGA was not efficient in the first half offensively and paid the price for it in all three of their 2024 defeats. In today’s era of college football, offense wins championships and it is clear that Georgia needs to make some major offensive strides this spring.
This article originally appeared on UGA Wire: Georgia football’s biggest obstacle is clear according to ESPN
